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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1850
Page
2
A distressed wife, fearing her husband would leave again, pleads at his feet as he wrestles with the promise to forgive. She fears another trap of misdeeds and pines for reconciliation, while a new servant Lucy endures with mixed loyalty and trouble.
The Fair at Castle Garden showcases a large Gothic arm chair with worsted needlework. The piece is made by Miznano Fyrimoeg, wife of the President of the United States, marking a rare instance of a presidential spouse handiwork on public display.
Dispatch from August 22, 1850 details the U S Navy search for Sir John Franklin. The squadron sails June 9, traverses ice near Uppernavik and Baffin Island, pushes through a northward route toward Lancaster Sound, battles gales and fog, reaches Melville Bay and Cape Yorke, then nears Jones's Sound with Captain Penny's squadron in sight.
Fragmentary notes describe officers and men seeking health and morale during the voyage to the Horn. The text references Wellington and New York connections as dispatches are sent home, with the Arctic expedition led by Lieutenant Commander Edwin J De Have.
The Bristol Mercury notes strong opposition to the fugitive slave act across non slaveholding states. It argues that even if anti act resolutions arise, violence and armed entrenchment would harm the North and urges constitutional petitions to Congress rather than public rebellion. The piece expresses sympathy for the enslaved seeking freedom while upholding loyalty to the United States government.
At the adjourned town meeting on Saturday afternoon little business was transacted except approving several town bills and appointing a committee to inspect public streets. The meeting was further adjourned to the second Saturday in November at 2 o clock P M.
Town residents recall belief in buried fortunes as men dug on Mr. Allen Munro's land this week. The site was sunk about six feet, then refilled with sod laid. The diggers' identity and outcome remain unknown to locals.
A publication titled My Motuxe's JeweLn receives a candid critique noting the author shows high talent but the contents disappoint. The reviewer argues the work lacks the proper Chinatibes sentiments for youth and is overly tinctured with avertarianism, offering less ideal guidance for children.
Three of our townsmen Mesers George A Mauro Edward Gladding and Francie Enis arrived home from California on Saturday last in good health. They traveled as passengers in the Cherokee at New York from Chagres with Mr Gladding going out in the bark Wipiheap and Mr Eanié in the Hopewell from Warren and Mr Munro across the emmus.
The notice promotes Jewell and Prescott's No. Q Milk Street Boston, praising their establishment for friendly service and profitable visits. It highlights Hans. Bostow’s famous glace for clothing and urges travelers to view Boston and visit Our Hatt as a notable stop during their stay.
A fragment from a 19th century issue reviews a biographical sheet on Miss Lied, praising its quality and print. It notes the bronze on paper, envelope presentation, price of 2 1-2 cents, and availability at Stevens Newspaper Depot on Hope Street. Also mentions Moreini's stove polish as superior for long lasting lustre and no heat swelling.
The second page centers on criticism of Rev. Urin Fowler Whig congressman from the district. The piece presents strong partisan allegations about abuse and misconduct, reflecting a heated political confrontation in the publication.
The Phenix was hoisted from her element and shipped to winter quarters on Wednesday under the supervision of Capt. R S Pearse Maj Babbin Col Wardwell Capt Lindsey and Capt Goff and others who received the owner s thanks.
A public tribute lauds Watson G. Haynes for pressuring repeal of lash and spirit ration laws in the navy. Horace Greeley and Newport talks are noted, with funds urged to aid Haynes who lives in poverty while championing the oppressed. The Asia sails bring Atlantic reports of cargo and war fears in Europe.
Telegraphic dispatches report France England and the German states favor Denmark in the Holstein question with Duchies warned to halt hostilities. Paris shows a government move while Napoleon’s public shows a military display fuels fears of a coup as deputies flood in. Gen. Haynan is under arrest in Cassel.
The Crescent City reached New York at 3 am Friday with fourteen days’ late news. It carried 342 passengers, a million dollars in gold dust, and 22 500 dollars in freight. The article notes healthy conditions at Chagres and Panama and reports on California emigration and recent local disasters.
The Steamship Ohio arrived last evening from New Orleans and Havana with 800 passengers, the California mails, tobacco cargo, and considerable gold aboard. It left Havana on the 18th. the Falcon, Georgia, and Pacific followed, with over 200 passengers on the Falcon. News from Havana and Panama is sparse aside from a failed New Grenada revolt and several other ships reaching port with passengers and mail.
The piece defends the Fugitive Slave Law as properly construed by the Attorney General, arguing habeas corpus suspensions were temporary and misuse by abolitionists condemned. It praises the law as just for the South and urges calm, constitutional application without oppression.
A Philadelphia Ledger report describes efforts to establish a regular steamship line between Glasgow and New York and then Philadelphia. The City of Glasgow has been purchased and will sail to Philadelphia in early December. Additional ships are under construction in Glasgow and New York for a Liverpool to Philadelphia service.
The Madrid papers report a Spanish aeronaut granted government funds to ascend on the 15th, cross the Pyrenees, pass over France, hover over Bordeaux, and reach London to claim a reward for discovering atmospheric navigation despite winds.
European advices report the barque Yorktown of Bath commanded by Captain Storer lost on passage from Naples to Sicily in August. The vessel ran aground near Trapani, valued at 91 pounds on proceeds. The captain and three men were drowned. The captain’s wife survived along with the rest of the crew.
The Isdies of Cincinnati held a Temperance Convention and resolved to collect and publish the names of women and children made destitute by drinking.
A twelve year old son of Jacob Bisco of Spencer was inspecting a water wheel at his father's saw mill when a log carriage struck him, propelling him into a night post and breaking his skull. He died almost immediately, according to the Worcester Spy.
Rev S Snowden a well known Methodist Episcopal minister died suddenly in Boston after forty years in the pulpit. He was over eighty, once a slave and long free, popular for his preaching and character. Cause of death was palsy.
A large crowd gathered in Pawtucket on Wednesday evening with John Horswell as chairman and 8. G. Benedict as secretary to protest the fugitive slave bill. Resolutions denounce the measure as nefarious and cruel, followed by several violent speeches.
Thirteen fugitive slaves passed through Tamaqua en route to Canada. The next day two pursuers, aided by a constable, overtook them at Wilkesbarre but retreated after local opposition. The constable had followed them suspecting horse theft, then refused further action once he learned otherwise.
Among last Monday night’s signers were former drinkers who pledged sobriety. One rum dealer who sold liquor for 20 years gave up his shop and joined the pledge, the New York Tribune notes.
Detroit readers recall a Brooklyn case where a son of a clergyman was discharged after his father's testimony that a shoe theft sprang from lifelong monomania. The same man recently attacked a well-dressed woman in Detroit, stealing her left shoe then, deciding to take the right shoe, and fleeing.
The Brooklyn Adver describes William Wood of Springfield eloping with his wife’s nurse Mrs Dow, leaving Mrs Wood to fend alone. Earlier Dow had run off with Wood’s brother’s wife. The episode hints at further pairings as gossip unfolds.
Lowell police arrested Calvin Harvey on Thursday for possessing 35098 counterfeit bills from assorted banks including Appleton Bank of Boston Phenix Bank ariford Mattapan Bank Dorchester State Bank Providence and Bank of Troy N Y No note exceeded 3. He appeared Friday before Judge Crosby and, in default of $5000, was committed for trial.
After Lieut Gale's accident, Madame Poitevin continues aerial spectacles in Paris. She rides a white mare while her husband drives the car, with the pair performing a dangerous ascent above the city and landing safely to the north of the capital.
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